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Tonya L Wheat
Apr 24, 2025
Tonya Lynette Wheat passed away on Thursday, April 24th, 2025 at the age of 53. Tonya was born a native of Livingston on November 19th, 1971 to parents Debbie and Wayne Wheat. Tonya loved the most important things in life, she loved being in the presence of family and friends alike, she enjoyed watching football, and loved loved loved TALKING!
Tonya Wheat...
Anna Lee Bonacorso
Apr 24, 2025
Anna Lee Bonacorso, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 24, 2025, at the age of 75.
Anna is preceded in death by parents, Leborio Frank Bonacorso and Anna Mae Bonacorso; sister, Christine Lynn Bonacorso; and niece, Brittani Elaine Bonacorso.
She is survived by her daughters, Christine Lynn Lyon (Angelo Joseph Denova), Traci Ann Lowe, Jeanee Lee Lowe,...
Richard McGovern
Apr 21, 2025
Richard McGovern of Central passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 78.
He was retired from Exxon Refinery, an Air Force veteran serving in Vietnam, and a graduate of Central High School.
He is survived by his children Scott McGovern, Chad & Jennifer McGovern, Leigh & Mark Miley, and Alicia & Jarrod Seguin; grandchildren Taylor & Tanner Magee, Layne...
Ruby Lee Smith Jahnke Mitchell
Apr 20, 2025
With heavy hearts but hopeful spirits, we announce the passing of our beloved Ruby Mitchell, who peacefully entered into the presence of her Savior on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 91.
Ruby was so much more than the titles she carried—mother, grandmother, sister, friend—she was a true servant of God, a woman of deep faith, and the...
Leeland Paul Tullier
Apr 20, 2025
Leeland Paul Tullier passed away peacefully in his home on the evening of April 20th surrounded by his loving family. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Joseph “T-Shooney” & Evelyn Tullier and his mother-in-law Roberta Rushing. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Amy Rushing Tullier, their children, Elizabeth, Lauren, Daniel & Amber and four grandsons,...
Monica S. Boudreaux
Apr 20, 2025
Monica S. Boudreaux, 66, was called home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, surrounded peacefully by her loved ones.
Born on May 6, 1958, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Monica was a devoted wife, mother, Grammy, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, cousin, and friend to many. She had a deep love for fishing and treasured time spent at her...
Lottie Mae Scott
Apr 19, 2025
Lottie Mae Scott, 91, peacefully passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, surrounded by family. She is survived by 8 children and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Magnolia Bluffs Hotel on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of donations,...
Catherine Paddie St. Angelo
Apr 19, 2025
Catherine "Cathy" Paddie St. Angelo, age 66, passed away peacefully at her home in Denham Springs on Saturday, April 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband and family.
Born on November 15, 1958, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Cathy lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion to her family and community. She was the beloved wife of Donald “Pete” St....
Gerald Wayne "Tniney" Holland
Apr 18, 2025
Gerald Wayne "Tniney" Holland, born on August 21, 1941, in Vowell's Mill, LA, passed away in Gonzales, LA on April 18, 2025, at the age of 83. He enjoyed time spent with his family, shopping with his daughter, Tammy, eating out at his favorite restaurants, as well as watching horror movies. He also had a love for Gaither Vocal Band...
Donald George Kozan, Sr.
Apr 18, 2025
Donald George Kozan, Sr., a native of Albany, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on April 18, 2025, at the age of 88. Donald graduated from LSU where he was on the 1957 football team. He went on to graduate from Dental School at Loyola University in New Orleans. He was a dentist in Central, LA...
James W. Parks, Jr.
Apr 17, 2025
James (Jim) William Parks, Jr. blessed us with his presence for 90 years with a beautiful and fulfilling life before he went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 17, 2025 at 8:52pm. The world was forever changed when he was born on April 13,1935 to James William Parks, Sr and Bertha Stewart Parks. Jim was...
Lisa Grider Bozeman
Apr 17, 2025
Lisa Grider Bozeman, 63, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on April 17, 2025.
Born January 10, 1962 in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was the adopted daughter of Kenneth Grider and Iva Jean Vanlandingham Grider. After graduating from Belaire High School in 1980, Lisa attended LA Tech, earning her degree in Chemical Engineering.
Lisa married Terry Edward Bozeman on August 4, 1984,...
Shirley Markey
Apr 17, 2025
Born December 31st ,1936 in her family home on Sorrel Ave in Baton Rouge and a resident of Pride, she died surrounded by her loved ones at Central Guest House on Holy Thursday April 17th, 2025. She was 88 years old. She was a homemaker and former co-owner with her husband of B&S Cylinder Head Repair on Scenic Hwy in...
James C. Babb Sr
Apr 17, 2025
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce that James C. Babb Sr., rested from this life on Thursday April 17, 2025, surrounded by his family, at the age of 64 years. He was born in Baytown, Texas, worked all his life as a crane operator, and a current resident of Folsom.
He was one of the sweetest and kindest persons...
Juan Carlos Ramirez, Sr.
Apr 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Juan Carlos Ramirez Sr., a devoted father and loyal friend, who left us far too soon on April 16th, 2025 at the age of 59, while surrounded by family at Our Lady of the Lake.
Born on January 3rd, 1966 in Mexico City, Mexico. Juan Carlos was a man of...
Anne Marie Fargason
Apr 16, 2025
Anne Marie Schneider Fargason passed away on April 16, 2025. Born in New Orleans on January 21, 1947, Anne Marie graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Baton Rouge and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana State University in 1969. Following graduation, she moved to New Orleans—a city she loved—and began a career in hospitality, which...
Virgil J. Bercegeay "Peewee"
Apr 15, 2025
Virgil Joseph Bercegeay, born February 4, 1928, in Gonzales, LA, passed away on April 15, 2025, at the age of 97.
Virgil is preceded in death by his first wife, Audrey LeBourgeois Bercegeay (Married on August 21, 1945), his second wife, Ruby Dozier Bercegeay (Married on July 5, 1997); his son and daughter-in-law, Ernie and Mona Bercegeay; and daughter-in-law, Cindy Bercegeay.
He...
Beverly "Joan" Brasher
Apr 15, 2025
Beverly “Joan” Brasher, 82, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on July 3, 1942, Joan lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys that brought people together.
A proud graduate of Louisiana State University, Joan had a sharp mind and a lifelong love of language. She especially enjoyed the...
Roselyn "Rosie" Borne
Apr 13, 2025
Roselyn “Rosie” Borne, born on February 9, 1945 in New Orleans, LA, passed away at her home in Gonzales, LA on April 13, 2025, at the age of 80.
In true New Orleans fashion Rosie loved celebrating her culture by relishing in the beautiful art, music, and food that the city has to offer.
She is preceded in death by her husband,...
Mary Louise "Nookie, Knock Knock” Babin
Apr 13, 2025
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
Mary Louise "Nookie, Knock Knock” Babin, 81, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, in Springfield, Louisiana, at 3:43 p.m., after a long battle with liver cancer. She was born on October 15, 1943, in Livonia, Louisiana.
Mary graduated from Istrouma High School and later earned...
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